Faraday Future studies FX Super One MPV production at Hanford, California plant On August 1, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that its newly-unveiled First Class EAI-MPV model, the FX Super One, is beginning its trial production phase at the plant in Hanford, California, primarily focused on planning and verifying production processes, operational workflows, and quality standards.  In parallel, engineers and production staff at...

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GIIAS 2025: Honda launches STEP WGN e:HEV in Indonesia; Super EV Concept makes regional debut Announced on July 24, 2025. PT Honda Prospect Motor officially launched the Honda STEP WGN e:HEV at GIIAS 2025. This upper MPV expands Honda’s e:HEV lineup in Indonesia across sedans, SUVs, and MPVs. First introduced in Japan in 1996, the STEP WGN has sold nearly 2 million units globally.  The STEP WGN e:HEV is powered by a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle i-VTEC ...

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of a mini-commercial van EV, planned for Japan by FY 2025, and a vehicle meeting Indonesia’s LGCC eco-car standard. Also on display: the e-SNEAKER CONCEPT personal mobility vehicle, a limited-edition customized Rocky SUV exclusive to the event, and production models such as the XENIA seven-seater MPV. (From Daihatsu press release dated July 23, 2025)...

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JSW MG Motor, India launches MG M9 electric MPV at INR 6.99 million On July 21, JSW MG Motor India launched the MG M9 – The Presidential Limousine via MG Select at an introductory ex-showroom price of INR 6.99 million. The vehicle is powered by a 90-kWh NMC battery offering a range of 548 km and delivers 245 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque. It supports fast charging from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes and comes equipped with an 11-kW wall box charge...

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Faraday Future unveils FX Super One MPV in Los Angeles On July 17, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. held the global unveiling of its FX Super One MPV, the first of a new lineup of affordable mass market EV’s for the FX brand. The company said it had secured 10,034 non-binding pre-orders with binding USD 100 deposits for the Super One, from both B2B and B2C customers. The company also unveiled new technologies and innovations including t...

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ow midsize SUV in Indonesia. The Destinator will be showcased at the 32nd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, which takes place from July 24 to August 3, with sales to begin on July 24. The new model will be the third global strategic model born in Indonesia, following the Xpander crossover MPV and the Xforce compact SUV, and it will also be introduced in other ASEAN markets, including Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as in South Asia...

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Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam announces June 2025 sales, led by Xpander and Xforce Reported on July 15, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam sold a total of 3,663 vehicles in June.  The Xpander and Xforce both ranked among the top 10 best-selling cars nationwide, highlighting the brand’s strong market presence. Leading the MPV segment for the sixth consecutive month, the Xpander achieved 1,724 units sold, bringing its cumulative sales in Vietnam to ove...

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A.S. The vehicles will be produced in Eskisehir OIZ.  The production of JAC E30X will begin at the end of the year. Plug-in hybrid pickup trucks and electric SUVs are planned to be put into production beyond. ATMO Group is launching the G01 PRO as its first model. In the coming years, the G03F and MPV models will be added to the SWM product line as domestic production vehicles. ATMO Group aims to make this investment a strategic hub not only for...

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% y/y. From a CAAM press release (China’s monthly sales figures) Vehicle sales data (flash report for June 2025) June 2025 Jan. – Jun. 2025 Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sedan 1,048 36.1 10.7 5,667 36.2 11.2 MPV 106 3.7 17.8 576 3.7 26.3 SUV 1,354 46.6 17.5 7,111 45.4 12.8 Mini Van 27 0.9 3.8 178 1.2 47.5 PV Total 2,536 87.3 14.5 13,531 86.4 1...

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Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) to start sales in Russia On July 10, multiple sources reported that Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) will start sales in the Russian market in the third quarter of 2025. Its frame SUV BAW 212 and the minivan BAW MPV are undergoing the final stages of certification in Russia.  Based on multiple sources ...

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eived four stars instead of five. Hyundai INSTER received a four-star rating. An issue was noted during the side impact test, where the driver’s door unlatched after impact, potentially compromising cabin safety. The Ford Tourneo Courier was reassessed in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests. The MPV initially received a three-star rating due to poor head protection for rear passengers in the full-width crash test. Ford has since improved the r...

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BAW, Yitong Mobility forge partnership for customized passenger transport On July 4, Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yitong Mobility to jointly open a new chapter in the customized passenger transport market, and held a ceremony for the pooled delivery of the Ruisheng Ace E-M7 MPV. Under the agreement, the two companies are slated to deploy 1,000 passenger transport vehicles nationwide in China in the ...

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BYD’s DENZA to make public debut in UK at Goodwood Festival of Speed On July 3, BYD announced that at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, DENZA will make its public debut in the UK. It will start sales at the beginning of 2026. DENZA will present the Z9 GT, available as a pure-electric or Super DM plug-in hybrid, showcasing its advanced e3 Platform at Goodwood. It will also present the D9 MPV and the B5 premium SUV. Based on BYD press release...

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Hyundai Malaysia prioritizes ICE and hybrid vehicles, no current plans for BEVs On July 2, 2025, Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) officially launched 3 models: the all-new Santa Fe (5th-generation SUV) starting at MYR 225,000, the new Tucson (facelifted 4th-generation SUV) from MYR 143,888, and the updated Staria MPV from MYR 179,888. Each is offered in 4 variants with internal combustion engine and hybrid options. Although Hyundai previously offered...

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4% to 249,355 units, KGM dropped 5.8% to 53,272 units, and Renault Korea rose 11.6% to 47,027 units. In terms of sales by model in June, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 7,923 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante in second place with 7,485 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carnival was third in sales with 6,714 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release...

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ar safety rating in both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) categories in the latest Bharat NCAP crash test results. The tested models included the 8-seater VX8S SHEV and 7-seater ZX7S SHEV variants of the Innova Hycross, which falls under the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) category with three rows of seating. In the Adult Occupant Protection assessment, the vehicle scored 30.47 out of 32 points. The detailed evaluat...

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XPeng X9 electric MPV launched in Indonesia; Local production to begin in July Announced on June 25, 2025, XPeng, on June 19, officially held the launch event for its flagship smart electric MPV, the X9, in Indonesia and revealed that local production of the right-hand-drive model will begin in July. This marks the company’s first localized production outside of China. Indonesia is expected to become the X9’s leading market outside of China. ...

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SGMW names new MPV model “Xingguang 730” On June 23, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) named a new MPV model the “Xingguang 730”. The model is positioned as an MPV meeting the mobility requirements of Chinese families. The Xingguang 730 measures 4,910mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,770mm high, with a 2,910mm wheelbase and a 7-seater configuration. Based on the Tianyu architecture, the Xingguang 730 is available in battery electric, gasoline, and plug-in...

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ntional trucks (500 kg–40 tons) while expanding into electric trucks (1–8 tons) and electric vans (7–15 cbm), all built to meet European charging standards. In the EV segment, 4 new models are set to launch in the second half of 2025: (i) the 2-seat very small Nano S05, (ii) a 7-seat electric MPV, (iii) the stylish Macaron 4 (available in both 2- and 4-door versions), and (iv) the new-generation Bingo 261. All models will support European-s...

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KGM aims to launch 7 new SUV and MPV models by 2030 On June 17, multiple sources reported that KGM held its ‘KGM Forward’ event at its headquarters in Pyeongtaek, where the company unveiled its mid- to long-term strategic roadmap. At the event, KGM highlighted the expansion of its SUV-focused lineup and enhanced collaboration with global partners as its core strategies. KGM plans to introduce seven new models by 2030, including practical, exp...

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